possibly selling the DCD 3520...what next?

[amusingisthedawn]

First off, there isn't a thing wrong with the player, and I actually love the sound...but my mere curiosity wants to explore other players and/or using a transport and an outboard DAC. I obviously can't do this without selling the denon to fund the experimentation.

If I were to go the transport/dac route...what are my options when you take into consideration I am replacing an awsome player, but do not want to spend over 1000 dollars?

Also, what are my options as far as newer players in the 1000 dollar range that would compare to my denon now? When I say newer...I mean up to 7-8 years old. I obviously can't afford an awsome player that compares the denon for a decent price that came out last year, or could I?

[willland]

Chris,

I have heard nothing but good things about this player. Good build quality and sweet sound.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlplay&1277592355&/Cambridge-Audio-Azur-650C-auth

Add this if you want a little more.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlconv&1276008105&/Cambridge-Audio-DacMagic-D/A--

I have not heard these personally but the pro reviews and user reviews are very positive.

http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/product_reviews.php?PID=320&Title=Reviews

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/digital-sources/dacs/cambridge-audio/dac-3/PRD_117794_2738crx.aspx

Bill

[amusingisthedawn]

I'm guessing you wouldn't use the first link as a transport with the dac in the second link?

[willland]

I'm guessing you wouldn't use the first link as a transport with the dac in the second link?

From what I understand, the Cambridge Audio Azur 650C is a great transport with excellent DACS(Wolfson WM8740). My friend just bought the Azur 650A integrated amp and is probably going to get the matching 650C player. If this player is built anything like the amp, it will be awesome sounding also.

You probably will not need the Dac Magic if you get this player.

Bill

[amusingisthedawn]

AWSOME!